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    Why The IMF And The International Monetary System Need More Than Cosmetic Reform | South Centre

    South Centre, 2010
    This South Centre report argues that the G20 agenda misses some of the key issues that need to be dealt with in order to effectively reform the international monetary system so as to avert future global financial crises. The missing issues include enforceable exchange rate and adjustment obligations, orderly sovereign debt workout mechanisms and the reform of the international reserves system.
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    Reporting tax research: Connecting researchers and journalists for improved media coverage and debate in Kenya

    Panos Institute, London, 2010
    This case study describes some of the methods and activities developed by the Relay programme, managed by Panos London, and how they were applied in Kenya to the issue of tax and governance. It offers a detailed and descriptive account of Relay’s series of workshop sessions they ran with researchers, civil society organisations and journalists in the country.
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    Libya beyond the revolution: challenges and opportunities

    International Monetary Fund, 2012
    The conflict in Libya in 2011 had a severe impact on the economy, but the contraction is expected to be temporary. This paper demonstrates that Libya has the potential for a robust diverse and inclusive growth. The paper highlights that:
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    Improving the assessment of disaster risks to strengthen financial resilience: a special joint G20 publication by the Government of Mexico and the World Bank

    World Bank, 2012
    This publication by the Government of Mexico and the World Bank brings together the experiences of G20 countries in protecting their populations and assets against natural hazards. It includes contributions by G20 members and invited countries, as well as the OECD.
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    The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)

    The purpose of the research carried out by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs  is to produce focused information of a high standard for use by the academic commu
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    Unlocking forest bonds: a high-level workshop on innovative finance for tropical forests

    WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature, 2011
    This document is an outcome of a high-level workshop on innovative finance for tropical forests, specifically focusing on the development and introduction of forest bonds.
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    Bangladesh 2020: An Analysis of Growth Prospect and External Sector Behaviour

    Centre for Policy Dialogue, Bangladesh, 2006
    External factors such as export, import, remittances and foreign aid have always played important roles to Bangladesh’s economy, though the relative importance of various external factors has changed over time. This study has analysed the trend, structure and changing features of the external sector of Bangladesh.
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    Synthesis report: REDD+ financing and activities survey

    Oslo Climate and Forest Conference, 2010
    This paper presents a synthesis of results from a survey on countries and international bodies on their current REDD+ financing and implementing arrangements. It reports that REDD+ activities which have received financing support include: planning and consultation; capacity building; implementation of REDD+ activities and strategies; and result-based payments for emissions reduction.
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    Accreditation of two new NIEs, approval of the second direct access projects

    Germanwatch, 2012
    This report presents the outcomes of the 16th meeting of the Adaptation Fund Board (AFB) held in 2011. The report highlights the accreditation of two new National Implementation Entities (NIEs) as a key decision adopted by the AFB.
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    Principles for delivering adaptation finance

    Institute of Development Studies UK, 2008
    This briefing aims to stimulate debate on the relevant principles and mechanisms for effective adaptation delivery. It highlights the context of the debate noting that funding must increase significantly to match the needs of developing countries. Therefore, negotiators must decide on appropriate principles and mechanisms to maximise the viability and effectiveness of adaptation activities.

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